by Katie W. | Aug 24, 2026 | Asia, Exchange, Nursing, Summer
Now that I am back home from Japan, I do miss it because of the good culture, the people, the healthy food and when you can feel safe taking late night walks and everything it was really nice to just not have to watch your back and just go with flow of things. When I...
by Ava Noelle R. | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Hello sailors! If you’re reading this, I assume you’re either interested in going abroad or you already plan to. Well, I’m here with a few financial tips to help you along on your journey, wherever your destination may be. Personally, I have set my eyes on the lovely...
by Kate B | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Kylemore Abbey! This is the main castle; beyond the picture to the right is the gothic church, and to its left are the gardens and a Benedictine convent. See the beautiful fog rolling in over the hillside? The valley was magnificent! I also saw many swans in the lake...
by Elena K. | Aug 20, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
The view of London from The Shard Reflecting on my study abroad experience in London, I truly could not have predicted the immense impact this trip would have on me or the incredible quantity of rich experiences I would have the opportunity to participate in each day....
by Gracie P. | Aug 11, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There were many moments where I wanted nothing more than being where I am right now: sitting on a plane headed back to Dr. Pepper, Chick-fil-A, and Target (just to name a few). Now here I am doing exactly that wishing I could have just one more day in Portugal. ...
by Rebekah J. | Aug 4, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer
I have been looking forward to my trip to Belize since October of last year, but no amount of time could have prepared me for just how much I’d fall in love with the country, its people, and especially its diverse wildlife. Our first stop of two was quite rustic...
by Jackson H. | Jul 31, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Honors College, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
Since my last post, I have been frantically trying to milk everything that I can out of my final weeks in Europe, and today I return home. After my resolution to be intentional about being as receptive as possible to the places and people that have hosted my time on...
by Ashley H. | Jul 28, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Hello! My name is Ashley Heuer, and I’m preparing for my International Business study abroad trip to South America! As both a business major and Spanish minor, I was SO excited about this opportunity, because it combines two of my passions. It has been on my bucket...
by Ellyssa A. | Jul 23, 2026 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When you live in a city for four months, it’s easy to feel like you have all the time in the world to explore it. There’s no rush or pressure because it’s right there in front of you. Ironically, that’s exactly why so many people end up not really experiencing...
by Kayln C. | Jul 22, 2026 | Internship, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This semester, I completed an internship at Missão Paz in São Paulo, Brazil. Translating to “Peace Mission,” Missão Paz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting refugees and immigrants from more than seventy nationalities as they begin new lives in Brazil....
by Itzel N. | Jul 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first arrived in Dubrovnik, Croatia, I was overfilled with nervousness and excitement to meet my classmates that I was going to experience this trip with. It was a long travel day with connecting flights, and I was happy to finally be at my first...
by Ellyssa A. | Jul 20, 2026 | Africa, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I thought that just going abroad in general would be out of my comfort zone, but then I went on a trip that really pushed me. This trip was Morocco. Leading up to the trip and during it I was filled with many unknowns and discomforts at times. Now looking back, it was...
by Olivia Cooper | Jul 14, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Before I start sharing my stories of these past few days, I want to explain why I chose to study abroad and the UK in particular. My name is Olivia, and I am an upcoming Junior, studying Public Health at the University of Alabama. I have always been interested in the...
by Cassidy G. | Jul 9, 2026 | Africa, Engineering, Europe, Internship, Summer, _
July marks the beginning of my third and final month abroad this summer. Over the past two months, I’ve traveled to France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, and Morocco, with plans to add Italy and Hungary before the month is over. The chance to...
by Ava T. | Jul 8, 2026 | Africa, Asia, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Have you ever really wanted to do something but found that actually doing it is terrifying? If so, you aren’t alone. Ever since I was a freshman in high school I have wanted to study abroad, specifically through Semester at Sea. In December of 2024, this idea of...
by Tyler D. | Jul 8, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Returning home from Belize has been an eye-opening experience. Immediately missed were the warm sunshine, constant sea breeze, and most of all the friends I made there. As I went on a fishing trip with my family, I even missed the Belizean heat that I had grown...
by Ella B. | Jul 6, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Outside of the tours built into the program, my classmates and I spend many hours wandering around the city and exploring on our own. Before the trip, I spent a lot of time researching Rome and watching TikToks for ideas about what to do, where to eat, and which...
by Jackson H. | Jun 30, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Semester, _
Today I arrived at my study abroad host institution, the Harlaxton College Manor. This place has been on the periphery of my life for years. My older sister studied here, and hearing about the magic of walking around the manor gardens, studying in the state rooms, or...
by Valeria P. | Jun 30, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted a program that connected with my Marketing major while also giving me the opportunity to experience something completely new. I chose the UA in Europe: Marketing, Sales, and Retail faculty-led program because it aligned...
by Craig K. | Jun 18, 2026 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
The Cologne Cathedral (pictured above) is home to massive stained glass windows, some of which date back to the 1200’s. This is my third blog on my honors faculty-led study abroad in Germany. If you are interested in hearing about my expectations before-hand and...
